Southwestern Breakfast Casserole

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 1
Southwestern Breakfast Casserole with eggs, bacon, hash browns, and spicy jalapeno jack cheese
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 box corn muffin mix
10 eggs
2 cups 2 % low-fat milk
1/2 lb bacon
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1/2 cup corn
1/4 cup green onion
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups Simply Potatoes & reg ; Shredded Hash Browns
6 ounces jalapeno jack cheese
salt and black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
483
Sugar
7g
Fat
28g
Southwestern Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for lazy weekend mornings or special occasions. It features a combination of breakfast staples like eggs, bacon, and hash browns, but with a spicy twist from the jalapeno jack cheese and diced tomatoes with green chilies. This casserole is great for serving a crowd or for meal prepping ahead of time. While it's not the healthiest breakfast option, it's definitely a tasty and satisfying treat.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375F.
2.Cook bacon until crispy, then chop.
3.Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and mix in half of the corn muffin mix.
4.In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, diced tomatoes, corn, green onion, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
5.Pour the egg mixture over the corn muffin mix in the baking dish.
6.Sprinkle the bacon over the mixture, followed by the Simply Potatoes hash browns.
7.Mix the remaining corn muffin mix with jalapeno jack cheese and sprinkle over the hash browns.
8.Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is firm. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

PROS

This casserole is a one-dish meal that is perfect for feeding a crowd.

The combination of eggs, bacon, hash browns, and cheese is satisfying and flavorful.

The spicy kick from the jalapeno jack cheese and diced tomatoes with green chilies adds a nice touch.

CONS

This casserole is not a low-calorie or low-fat option.

It also contains a fair amount of cholesterol and sodium, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

The preparation time is also relatively long compared to some breakfast options.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggs are a good source of protein and contain essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and choline.
However, they are also high in cholesterol, so it’s a good idea to limit intake to one or two eggs per day.
The jalapeno jack cheese in this casserole contains capsaicin, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and may aid in weight loss.

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